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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,280.02, 12,419.72 and 2,733.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,280.02, 12,419.72 and 2,733.20 is: 4,099.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,280.02 : 12,419.72 = 2,733.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,280.02/12,419.72 = 2,733.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,280.02x = 12,419.72 × 2,733.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,280.02x = 33,945,565.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,945,565.04/8,280.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.70

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